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October 12, 2008

Our dog Rudy was way overdue for his puppy spa day! We had an appointment scheduled back in August and we missed it because of our vacation. Then with the end of the summer and back to school, we just kept putting it off.....so we finally got him in this weekend!

Here is Rudy Saturday Morning....on his way out the door! Isn't he so cute...I love his long hair covering his little eyes....Nick even tried to use one of Sarah's bows to pull it up....Rudy wanted no part of that!

Now for the after shot.....Try not to laugh....

Poor Rudy doesn't even look like the same dog!!! I just about died when Pat brought him home!

His breed typically has longer hair, but his hair got so long and so thick that it started to get matted....which means lots of knots to be worked out!

The groomer gave up and said that it was just too much torture for Rudy to sit through.....so she shaved him!!

You would think he would feel much better minus all of that fur, but this look does not scream happiness.

My dogs used to get totally hyper after they got groomed. I always had them shaved as it saved $ not having to take them as often. I think Rudy should be running around screaming, "I'm NAKED, I'm NAKED!"

Oh m goodness! That is hilarious! I love the before and after! My labradoodle, Frankie, just had a similar experience at the groomer's due to the matting in his hair. We keep calling him "pinhead" because he used to be all nice and fluffy...but no longer! :) Rudy and Frankie could commiserate!Carrie

Oh Lisa....Rudy looks so sad!!! He reminds me of my dog when I was growing up...Rosie, a miniature schnauzer....often times we would wait a little too long between groomings...and the same deal...shaved! And they almost look embarressed, don't they??? Poor little pooches!!! Give Rudy some extra love tonight!!!

Ans sweet Sarah too..hope she is on the mend! Wish you could have joined us today!!

Hi Lisa! Love these pix! That same thing has happened to our schnauzers! Sometimes, it just has to be done! He's still cute! And thanks for the sweet comment on our blog! I have followed yours for a while now! I actually looked at yours yesterday to see your adoption timeline...we got our fingerprinting appt. in the mail yesterday! It is set for 10.21...I'm wondering how long it will take to get USCIS approval after the fingerprinting. Maybe it won't be forever! Have a great Monday!Kam

Ohj Lisa!!! I TRIED not to laugh! I really did!!! But the giggles just welled up and I couldn't help it. He is adorable - shaved or no! :) But you're right, he doesn't even look like the same little Rudy. :)

Oh this is so funny! This is how our dog comes home after the spa too... doesn't even look like the same dog! I like him with a little longer hair, and hubby likes him short. Does Rudy moap around afterwords? Ours moaps for about a day!!!

Oh my goodness! I had a good laugh (but don't tell Rudy)! He looks so cute, but in that last picture he looks a little sad...poor little guy! I'm sure he'll perk up once he gets used to the new look! : )

I know the groomer was trying to spare poor Rudy but man, he over did it. Tell him not to cry, it will all grow back. I feel like he is in an episode of "What Not to Wear" when they get to to part where the hairdresser Nic has to cut the women's hair. They all get teary eyed. He is still a cutie.

Lisa, thanks so much for stopping by our blog and for your kind, warm comments.

I look forward to following your blog and your "long road to China." It looks as if you have made some wonderful friends along the way. I pray you will see your blessing at the end of the road VERY soon!

He's probably saying 'don't look at me, I'm naked!' Did you give him extra treats for having a bad hair day? LOL! Our dog goes for his spa treatment the first Saturday of every month-not fair, I don't even get to do that-and I always love the way he looks and feels afterwards. I don't know how I'd react if Aries came home looking like Rudy. LOL!Hugs,Michaela

I have been following your blog for a while now but have yet to comment. When I saw this I had to commnet because it reminds me of my dog. Whenver she has had to get shaved she is so upset that she wont even go out to go to the washroom. She was so self cautious!

Its amazing how they feel. I still think Rudy looks precious thought! And dont worry it grows back really fast!